Medical Research
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New network launched in Calgary to study, improve neurological rehabilitationThe network is focused on three areas of rehabilitation study — spinal cord injuries, stroke and movement impairment — each with its dedicated team of researchers.HealthMay 2, 2023
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B.C. researchers hail ‘breakthrough’ in blood-based technology for cancer researchThe team has developed a blood test that uses an "unprecedented level technological resolution" to examine each cancer's unique genetic makeup.HealthJul 20, 2022
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In 1951, doctors ‘stole’ a woman’s cells. Her estate is suing the firm it says profited from her bodyHarvested and sold without her consent, Henrietta Lacks' cells were used for many important medical discoveries, like the polio vaccine.HealthOct 5, 2021
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Mindfulness meditation found to lower depression in newly diagnosed MS patients: Lawson studyAn average of 12 people in Canada are diagnosed with MS every day, often between the ages of 20 and 49. Women are three times more likely to be affected.HealthJul 20, 2021
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Jesse’s Journey awards $1.7M to 4 research projects, largest amount in charity’s historyAmong the research projects receiving funding is one led by SickKids president and CEO Dr. Ronald Cohn using the revolutionary gene-editing technique CRISPR-Cas9.HealthMay 4, 2021
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Dalhousie scientists ‘ready and willing’ to help with COVID PCR testing backlogOn Friday, Dr. Robert Strang announced that there was a backlog of PCR COVID-19 tests waiting to be processed. The lab was behind by about 45,000 tests, or three day's worth.HealthMay 1, 2021
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99-year-old vet walks 100 km at Newmarket seniors’ residence to raise funds for COVID-19George Markow did laps around his seniors' residence in Newmarket over several months and completed the milestone Wednesday morning.HealthSep 2, 2020
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New Alberta research aims to answer important questions about kids and COVID-19Alberta researchers have launched a new study to find out why COVID-19 affects children differently than adults, and the role kids play in spreading the virus.HealthMay 26, 2020
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Bob Layton: Research in reverseTo eat or not to eat? Bob Layton bites into conflicting food research.CommentaryOct 4, 2019
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University of Manitoba professors get millions for HIV researchA pair of University of Manitoba professors have received a combined $4 million to further their research into HIV prevention.ScienceAug 9, 2019
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